Lighting Technician - Pride of America

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. • Town of Pacific, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical support and assistance regarding the lighting requirements for all shows. The incumbent ensures that all show-related technical matters are resolved in order to maintain safe and timely show performances. The role requires the ability to operate independently without direct supervision and to work in a multi-cultural environment, adjusting to changes in performers, venues, showtimes, and deadlines. The position will report directly to the Technical Supervisor, and indirectly to show staff as needed to resolve immediate technical issues.

Requirements

• Two years experience running lights in a theatrical setting or four years experience in various venues such as ships, theatres clubs.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Musical theatre productions, backstage operations and safe rigging practices.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of moving lights programming and design including Various Martin Products. (for example Mac600, Mac2k, Mac250krypton, Mac500, MAC TW1) Various laser systems including Pangolin. Various High End products (for example DL1, catalyst etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of various light systems which include Martin Maxxyz Compact, Light Jockey, Maxxyz PC, Mac 2000, Mac III, Mac 250, 550,101,301, Seachangers, Color scrollers, High-end DL1’s, various Lasers, Dayton Watch out systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Audio systems.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to adapt to confined and sometimes limited living conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must be flexible in terms of last minute changes in itineraries, activities and events.
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Climb on step stool or ladder in order to complete elements of job or facilitate maintenance issues.
• Bend, lean and stoop without hindrance.
• Use stairs often.
• Work within different temperature changes—indoors to outdoors.
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene.
• Respect for all co-workers and guests.
• Able to work 7 days a week.
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous.
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members.
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, all team members are required to stand; walk long distances on the ship; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• All vessel positions require repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down stairs and lifting more than 25 pounds.
• This job requires specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• All team members must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills.
• All vessel positions require full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
• Able to pass basic safety course.

Nice To Haves

• Design lighting for Cabaret artist in accordance with the plan.
• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven.
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lighting design as set by the design teams & Norwegian Cruise Line.
• In the event that production show lighting design needs to be modified for operational circumstances, notes must be taken so that the show can be returned to the original lighting design.
• Assist with all scenic changeovers and ensures they are completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Design and program a professional high standard lighting for cabaret/variety entertainers, charter clients, shows, (such as Comedian, Magician, Singers etc.).
• Maintain all entertainment lighting equipment onboard to ensure its 100% workable and report any damaged, broken or non-working elements to the Technical Supervisor/Electronics Engineer Jr.
• Maintain up to date auditable inventory of all entertainment as requested by Technical Supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance cleaning on all entertainment lighting equipment, on the vessel with the help of the Technical staff.
• Performs maintenance testing and basic troubleshooting of lighting rig prior to show time and inform Technical Supervisor/Entertainment Production Manager of any malfunction.
• Performs visual monthly inspection of all safety cables for entertainment lighting systems vessel wide and report defects or missing items to Technical Supervisor.
• Creates and maintains detailed and accurate Tracking Sheets to Technical Supervisor and/or Entertainment Production Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed.
• Keep all records of on-board and offloaded product.
• Order all products for the next voyage.
• Manifest off all of the previous week’s pyro storage containers, misfires, and unfired devices.
• Test and Fire all shows in the manner as they were designed by the production team.
• Partner with the Bridge and Security to provide a safe and secure environment in which to operate the show.

Benefits

• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 32 ships and approximately 41,000 team members world-wide, these brands offer itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. The Company expects thirteen (13) additional ships to be delivered through 2036. As our company adds new destinations, itineraries and ships, there are wonderful opportunities for new crew to join our family!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree